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Someday We Will Foresee Obstacles

Summary:

We were meant to be together at this exact moment in history.

Notes:

So this is a collection of all of my entries for Shortaki Week last July. I thought this would be a good place for everyone to see the pictures in order, as well as scroll down at their own pace. This is also a sort of experiment of mine for projects I have in mind for the future.

QUICK NOTE: Keep in mind that the story may seem a bit choppy; trying to fit the entire story of Life is Strange into an 8-day-prompt format was quite difficult. I even added a bonus day just to post a proper ending! I tried my best to make a cohesive story with what I was given.

Hope you enjoy!

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Day One: Window

Arnold looks at Helga as she sits on her desk, looking out the window in a noncommittal manner. Text next to Helga: "Helga" Text at bottom: "She's still as pissed off at the world as she was five years ago..."

 

Day Two: Choice

Arnold gazes at Helga with a half-lidded smile as she talks to him. Text at bottom: "Arnold, you can afford to take chances!"

Helga's face looks awfully smug as she continues to talk to Arnold. Text at bottom: "Whenever and whatever you want to try...for example, I dare you to kiss me!"

Arnold looks shocked out of his mind at that idea. Text at bottom: "What?"

Helga's smirk is still in place. She's obviously not backing out of this. Text at bottom: "I double dare you, Football Head. Kiss me now."

Helga continues to smirk at him, waiting for his response. The effects are distorted until Arnold makes his decision (like in the game). Text at bottom: "KISS HELGA (icon of a computer mouse) DON'T KISS HELGA"

 

Day Three: Consequences

Arnold grabs a very surprised Helga and kisses her. Text at top: "(icon of a butterfly) This action will have consequences..."

 

Day Four: Countdown

Arnold and Helga work nonstop for any clues. While Helga sits on her bed and looks at photos, Arnold's browsing the internet at Helga's desk. They have brought a huge whiteboard into the room so they can write down notes and flowcharts. Text on whiteboard: "Days Until Storm: 2 Clues: *Security Photos *GPS Coordinates *Account Book" Text in the flowchart: "What do?" Text at bottom: "I better focus on that board and start tying these clues together.

 

Day Five: Karma

Arnold and Helga sit atop a beat-up car in Helga's favorite hangout - the local dump. Arnold looks up at Helga, guilt written all over his face as he puts a hand to his nose to stop the bleeding. Helga's expression is the picture of concern as she lays a hand to his back. Text at bottom: "God, these time powers really mess with my head."

 

Day Six: Storm

Arnold and Helga brace themselves as they walk in the rain towards a massive tornado. Arnold's arm is around Helga's waist. Text at bottom: "We were meant to be together at this exact moment in history."

 

Day Seven: Role Reversal

Arnold holds onto Helga's shoulders for support. Helga wipes a tear from her eyes, looking utterly conflicted. It is pouring rain all around them. Text at bottom: "Arnold...I can't make this choice!"

Arnold looks as supportive as he can, but it's easy to tell that he also doesn't know what to do. He's worried about Helga but trying to be supportive. It's still pouring. Text at bottom: "No, Helga. You're the only one who can."

Helga looks up at Arnold in disbelief. It's still pouring.

Helga's still looking up at Arnold in disbelief, but now the image is skewed with effects until Helga makes a decision (much like in the game). Text at bottom: "SACRIFICE ARNOLD (icon of a computer mouse) SACRIFICE HILLWOOD"

 

Day Eight: Regret

Arnold and Helga are both on their knees in the streets of a destroyed Hillwood. Nothing but smoke, fire, and desolation around them. Helga's face is buried in her hands as she sobs. While also sobbing himself, Arnold holds onto Helga tightly by the shoulders, trying to offer as much support as he can. They both mourn over the loss of everyone they knew and loved. Text at bottom: "Helga...I'll always be with you."

 

Day Nine: Bonus

It's sunset, and Arnold stands alone atop a hill, looking down at the desolation left behind by the tornado.

Arnold's eyes are half-lidded, and his face is unreadable as he continues to stare at his old hometown.

Helga's hand reaches out and touches Arnold's shoulder to get his attention.

Snapped out of his thoughts, Arnold turns to look at a very concerned Helga.

Arnold's lips curl to a reassuring smile as Helga still looks worried.

Helga eventually gives in and smiles too, knowing that Arnold's okay. They both are giving each other half-lidded smiles.

Arnold and Helga hold hands, knowing that even with all the shit they've had to deal with and the loss they've faced, at least they still have each other. Text at bottom: "~END~"

Someday we will foresee obstacles
Through the blizzard, through the blizzard
                                                        ~ Syd Matters